Blackstar Ht-5 (h), new 5 watt amp from Blackstar |
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Nov 24 2008, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE (Pavlov @ Nov 24 2008, 10:01 AM)  So basically, for 360 euros you're all set and have an amazing little Tube amp that sounds great? Or would I have to buy the head with it too? 360€ is for the Combo. The head runs for 299€ and then you'd need a (matching) cab. The HT-5 mini stack runs for 549€ so for a single cab I guess something like 130-140€ EDIT: If it sounds great or not would be up to the listener. I've only heart one review soundclip and I havn't heard the amp live but a fair guess is - YES, it'll sound great. Perfect for home practicing and home studio, even pro studion. You could gig with it too if you hook it up to your PA, no need for miking since you can just jack up the emulation-output. QUOTE (Pavlov @ Nov 24 2008, 10:01 AM) How is this better than, say, a Blackheart or an epiphone valve thingamajing for home use? A Blackheart or Epi Valve could very well be "better", it depends a bit where you put your value. Without ever heard the HT-5 I put the extra value in * ISF texture feature (sweep between british and american sound) * It's designed to sound a 100W at low volumes. To explain that, if you ever played a 50-100W tube amp at low volumes it's not a full sound at all but rather weak. Crank it an there's a different story, bottom end and headroom and a powerful sound. I've miked a 4x12 cab at home and recorded at low volume, a realaity for many users with either family, neighbours or both to concider. It doesn't sound good at all. You need some Volume! I userstand the HT-5 is designed to deliver the cranked sound already at low volumes which is great for us home users or studio users who want to record. All you need then is to get the volume up to par with the mike. Also I susped it's a nicer home practice sound aswell. * There's an effects loop * There's a cab emulator, check the picture in the first post, there's a jack beside the (5) to the left. That works with headphones aswell. Compared to the Blackheart or Epi Jr the Blackstar cost more money but has more features. The question is rather whether you need these features or not. If you don't, save a buck by getting a Blackheart or Epi valve. If you want your amp all inclusive, I suggest the Blackheart. I just feel one should get a HT-5 a.s.a.p before they realize they put the price way too cheap for such an amp!!!!!!! This post has been edited by MickeM: Nov 24 2008, 10:48 AM -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Nov 24 2008, 11:48 AM
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Ah thanks, much clearer now. One more question, do you need the head or does the combo alone suffice?
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Nov 24 2008, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE (Pavlov @ Nov 24 2008, 11:48 AM) Ah thanks, much clearer now. One more question, do you need the head or does the combo alone suffice? A combo is sufficient. It's an amp in full with both amlification and a speaker. A head alone won't work, it's only the amplification part, you need to buy a speaker cabinet to go with it. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Nov 24 2008, 12:10 PM
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Oh tempting...
Mmm, screamyness. -------------------- Want a website for you or your band? http://www.websiteformyband.com
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Nov 25 2008, 11:50 PM
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Through a 12" it would be so sweet! -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Nov 26 2008, 05:51 AM
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QUOTE (MickeM @ Nov 25 2008, 11:50 PM) Through a 12" it would be so sweet! Love the voice of the demo guy 
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Nov 27 2008, 06:10 AM
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QUOTE (MickeM @ Nov 25 2008, 11:50 PM) Through a 12" it would be so sweet! Check out the guy demo-ing the Vox Satchurator...burning it up! 
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Nov 29 2008, 03:20 PM
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Next demo video. This seem to be a pleasant little beast
 -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Nov 30 2008, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE (MickeM @ Nov 29 2008, 09:20 AM) Next demo video. This seem to be a pleasant little beast Wow - very versatile and some great sounds - could make it to my wish list, I'd love something with that range to use for recording! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Nov 30 2008, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE (tommyboy @ Nov 30 2008, 10:23 AM) So don't be fooled thinking 5 watts will be bedroom practice level. No definitely not! But 5W is a a reasonable level for studio and recording work ... I don't see this amp on sale in the US though yet ... -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Nov 30 2008, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE (tommyboy @ Nov 30 2008, 04:23 PM) I'm always telling people tube amps aren't rated the same as solid state amps. A 5 watt tube amp is equal in volume to a solid state amp more than twice the wattage rating. So don't be fooled thinking 5 watts will be bedroom practice level. tommyboy On my account it's more for home studio work. Having the opportunity of getting the sound of a cranked 100W amp (claime by Blackstar) and the line out makes it a perfect choise for me. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Dec 18 2008, 02:14 PM
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Another demo found on youtube
-------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Dec 21 2008, 02:07 AM
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QUOTE (inertia @ Dec 21 2008, 01:57 AM) So MickeM, the million dollar question is "have you bought one yet and when will post a proper GMC demo" haha...looks like a very sweet amp, i think I'm buying the mesa boogie 5:50 for just a bit more versatility, 5 watts seems to be a great fit for many uses, I find my 15 watt tube right now is too loud at my house The answer to that is.... NO  Was going to for christmas but havn't yet, and now it's sold out again so it'll take to end of january until I get my next shot at it. I've got my mind set on it so until anything more appealing shows up I'm getting this one  A Mesa 5:50 would be great for both gigs, rehearsal and practice. Seem like a fine amp to have. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Dec 21 2008, 02:16 AM
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Could ebay it!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACKSTAR-HT-5-HEAD-...%3A1|240%3A1318 QUOTE (MickeM @ Dec 21 2008, 01:07 AM) The answer to that is.... NO Was going to for christmas but havn't yet, and now it's sold out again so it'll take to end of january until I get my next shot at it. I've got my mind set on it so until anything more appealing shows up I'm getting this one A Mesa 5:50 would be great for both gigs, rehearsal and practice. Seem like a fine amp to have. -------------------- GMC Travel Agent, at your service.
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